America's Christian Roots in No Danger of Eroding

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When it comes to forming a new government, none has yet been devised that surpasses what a few men of the late 17th century accomplished when they formed the United States of America.

 

It is evident they were not perfect. They never made such a preposterous claim. They were facing untold dilemmas as they sought to "form a more perfect union."

The union formed was as imperfect as the Founders, and with adjustments to the changing situations, they met the challenges of the times. They were more interested in commerce than human rights. After a bloody Civil War they got on the road to "equality" for slaves, except women's right to vote did not arrive until 1920. The Constitution and Bill of Rights still work well today.

The Founding Fathers wanted to avoid the mistakes of the Old World. They wanted no royalty, no social classes -- just equality for citizens. And they wanted the best arrangement for religion and government -- what has been called separation of church and state.

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Source: Britt Towery, San Angelo Standard-Times

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